Bridging Rapid Response with Expert Solutions

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1 Bridging Rapid Response with Expert Solutions

2 Our Firm DeSimone Consulting Engineers provides structural, architectural, facade, building envelope, and MEP evaluation services, in addition to multi-disciplinary forensic services for a full range of buildings, structures, and equipment. Founded in New York City in 1969, the firm supports clients around the globe. Known for the highest quality of service, DeSimone provides each client with personal, dedicated, and inspiring engineering solutions. Our project portfolio demonstrates the firm s dedication to pursuing, developing, and maintaining superlative structures. DeSimone Consulting Engineers is consistently listed on Engineering News Record s Top 500 Design Firms.

3 Global Presence DeSimone has offices in the United States, South America, and the Middle East. To date, we have designed over 10,000 projects throughout the United States and 46 countries worldwide. Projects In 46 Countries 13 Offices UNITED STATES Austin Boston Chicago Houston Las Vegas Miami New Haven New York San Diego San Francisco Building Design SOUTH AMERICA Medellín MIDDLE EAST Abu Dhabi Dubai

4 Structural Engineering Facade Consulting DeSimone has designed some of the world s tallest and most recognizable structures, and is committed to the successful execution of program design concepts and building system optimization. We are dedicated to new challenges, industry advancement, and seeking out opportunities that extend our capabilities and distinguish us from our peers. Our breadth of service demonstrates our ongoing commitment to superlative performance-based design. Our services include: Structural Design Construction Services Pre-Purchase/Due Diligence Feasibility Studies LEED/Sustainable Design Peer Review Base Isolation/Damping Consultation Performance-based Design Renovation/Preservation Facade/Building Envelope Risk Assessment/Risk Integration Renovation/Preservation From initial concept to full completion, DeSimone s facade consulting team investigates, evaluates, prepares design solutions, and provides construction administration for exterior building envelope components, including roofs, walls, windows/glazing, and waterproofing. Our practice draws upon decades of experience in the built environment for some of the world s tallest and most elaborate structures. We collaborate closely with architects, owners, and developers at all project phases to deliver facade and building envelope systems that address architectural intent, long-term performance, sustainability, scheduling, and budget objectives. DeSimone s structural engineering and facades practices work in conjunction to produce innovative and efficient solutions. Design Phase Services: Facade Design, Engineering and Analysis throughout Design Phases Condensation Resistance and Thermal Performance Analysis Roofing and Waterproofing Design Budget and Estimate Review for Facade Construction Procurement Phase Services: Bid Review and Negotiations Design Assist Process and Design Build Services Value Engineering Construction Phase Services: Construction Administration, Shop Drawings and Submittal Review Visual Mock-up (VMU) Performance Mock-up (PMU) Quality Assurance Shop Monitoring and Site Inspections Special Inspections (NYC DoB/TR-1) and Threshold Inspections (FL) Existing Building and Pre-Design Phase Services Due Diligence Review and Assessment of Building Envelope Systems Forensic Evaluation, Remedial Investigation and Analysis Water Intrusion and Air Infiltration Investigation Repair Design and Construction Contract Administration

5 Liberty Museum New York, New York Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas 1000 Museum Miami, Florida Grove at Grand Bay Coconut Grove, Florida 111 Murray New York, New York Wasl Tower Dubai, UAE Resorts World Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada The Kathleen Grimm School Staten Island, New York

6 For almost 50 years, DeSimone has designed complex structures worldwide. Our knowledge of the built environment uniquely positions the firm to evaluate structures and systems that have sustained damage or experienced failure. Forensic Engineering

7 Multi-Disciplinary Teams From the complex to the routine, DeSimone s forensics practice is driven by personalized service determined by the unique nature of each assignment. Our firm has designed some of the world s most recognizable structures, while integrating a forensics practice of structural, architectural, facade, building envelope, MEP, and fire protection experts that have conducted some of the most notable investigations of the last two decades. From the complex to the routine, DeSimone s forensics practice is driven by personalized service determined by the unique nature of each assignment. At the heart of our work is the thorough investigation of damage or failure of structures, building systems, and equipment. Our experts also regularly provide legal testimony.

8 Complex Failures Expert Solutions DeSimone provides multi-disciplinary teams for the analysis of disasters, accidents, and material failures. Our forensic engineering practice is comprised of professionals who possess a wide range of technical skills and experience. By providing the right team of experts for a particular issue and applying a methodological and scientific approach, DeSimone can quickly and efficiently answer the most critical questions regarding cause and origin, parties responsible, mitigation of damage, and prevention of future occurrences. DeSimone s staff includes a full range of professionally licensed and certified experts in: Structural Engineering Architecture Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Plumbing Engineering Fire Protection Engineering Power Generation and Distribution Facade Engineering, Analysis, and Design Waterproofing, Cladding, and Roofing Design Building Envelope Evaluation and Repair Design Forensic Evaluation and Repair Design Construction Sequencing and Means and Methods Building Commissioning Building Envelope Commissioning Building Code Requirement Analysis

9 MEP Investigation DeSimone s Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers and fire protection engineers have a thorough understanding of building systems, developed through years of design, construction, and investigation of these components for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Applying this knowledge of building system design and analysis, our team is able to evaluate defects, damage, and failures of MEP components, and provide repair or retrofit solutions, when required.

10 Energy DeSimone has the staff and expertise to evaluate damage and failures of many types of heavy industrial and energy industry facilities. Our team has experience with fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and nuclear power generation and distribution systems, as well as onshore and offshore wells, refineries and pipelines, and mining operations. Facade and Building Envelope DeSimone s staff of engineers and architects has extensive experience with curtain wall, facade, and related waterproofing systems. Drawing upon decades of experience in the design of exterior wall and roof systems, DeSimone has the capability to evaluate new and vintage exterior envelope systems, in addition to providing remedial design and repair solutions for defective components.

11 Litigation Support DeSimone s diverse professional staff is often called upon to provide expert witness services for all types of dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and trial. Our licensed professionals, with advanced degrees, have extensive experience in the production of expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony. Supported by a best-in-class analytics team and subject matter experts, DeSimone is well-positioned to assist the legal community with the resolution of disputes from the mundane to the complex. Technology and Global Reach DeSimone s professional staff can rapidly mobilize anywhere on the globe to evaluate impacts to the built environment. In recent years, our team has performed investigations following hurricanes in the Caribbean, earthquakes in Central America, collapses in South America, and a multitude of disasters nationwide. Our mobile response teams are capable of deploying state-of-the-art technology including multi-sensor suas (drones), laser scanning, thermal imagery, and other forms of remote sensing, all connected by a robust, portable data server and satellite-based communications and telemetry.

12 Gualanday Bridge Colombia DeSimone s forensic engineers monitored construction deflection of the Gualanday Bridge, a multi-span, 2,100ft-long concrete structure in Colombia. The scope of services included reviewing data provided by the client, then comparing the data to theoretical deflections. Landmarked Hotel Property Florida, United States A historic 1940 s-era hotel, located in the heart of South Beach, Miami s Art Deco District, was subjected to high winds, wind-driven rain, and flooding during Hurricane Irma. DeSimone was tasked with differentiating between preexisting damages and those caused by the storm. Large Power Transformer Forensic Investigation New York, United States Following the failure of a large power transformer responsible for providing electrical power to over 600,000 homes, DeSimone performed a thorough forensic investigation. The scope of work involved analyzing the design, operations, and failure of the unit in order to determine the root cause of the failure. Port Facilities US Virgin Islands Over 120 commercial, industrial, and residential properties were devastated by hurricanes including airports on St. Thomas and St. Croix, cruise ship terminals on St. Thomas and St. John, as well as numerous retail locations. DeSimone s forensic experts performed primary triage and documentation of critical locations identified by the client. Hydroelectric Power Plant Colombia A Colombian hydroelectric power plant suffered a 14-hour fire that originated inside a transformer and spread to two other transformers, the power house cavern, and the first high-voltage cable shaft, reaching the cable trenches of the electric substation. DeSimone performed a review that included a determination of the extent and nature of required structural and civil repairs to the plant. Cement Facility Texas, United States A cement port terminal located in the southern United States suffered flooding during Tropical Storm Harvey. DeSimone was brought in by the client to document and analyze flood and barge impact damage to various structures and equipment on the property.

13 UNITED STATES MIDDLE EAST SOUTH AMERICA Austin Domain Blvd 3rd Floor Austin, TX T Boston 31 Milk St Suite 1016 Boston, MA T Chicago 150 North Wacker Dr Suite 2660 Chicago, IL T Houston 708 Main St 10th Floor Houston, TX T Las Vegas 6625 South Valley View Blvd Suite 124 Las Vegas, NV T Miami 800 Brickell Ave 6th Floor Miami, FL T New Haven 55 Church St 4th Floor New Haven, CT T New York 140 Broadway 25th Floor New York, NY T San Diego High Bluff Dr Suite 200 San Diego, CA T San Francisco 44 Montgomery St Suite 2040 San Francisco, CA T Abu Dhabi PO BOX Al Hana Tower Mezzanine Level 2, Suite 210 Corniche and Alkhaleej Alarabi St Abu Dhabi, UAE T/F Dubai Fifty One Tower 3rd Floor Office 307 Business Bay, Al Abraj St Dubai, UAE T/F Medellín Calle 3 sur #43A-52 Oficina 1602 Medellín, Colombia T